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The right to freedom of expression is probably the most universally accepted human right.(2) Certainly, it has been the subject of considerable caselaw under the European Convention of Human Rights.(3) Beginning with the Handyside case,
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Caselaw under European Convention on human rights "Freedom of expression constitutes one of the essential foundations of a [democratic] society, one of the basic conditions for its progress and for the development of every man. Subject to paragraph 2 of Article 10, it is applicable not only to 'information' or 'ideas' that are favourably received or regarded as inoffensive, but also to those that offend, shock or disturb the state or any sector of the population. Such are the demands of that pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness without which there is no democratic society." - Handyside v. UK(1) Introduction The right to freedom of expression is probably the most universally accepted human right.(2) Certainly, it has been the subject of considerable caselaw under the European Convention of Human Rights.(3) Beginning with the Handyside case, the European Court has repeatedly underscored the fundamental importance of freedom of expression as a central pillar of democracy.(4)...
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